8.0 PROFILE OF IN-USE VEHICLE EMISSION LEGISLATIONS OF SOME COUNTRIES

Considering the importance of controlling emissions from in-use vehicles, many countries in the world have legislated limits to the exhaust emissions from on-road vehicles. The emission limits and frequency of inspection applicable in various countries are outlined below (Table-7):

Table-7: Emission Limits for in-use
vehicles in some countries

Country

Gasoline

Diesel

2/3 Whlrs

CO

HC

CO

CO

HC

India

3%

-

65 HSU

4.5%

-

 

Thailand

4.5%

600

4.5%

4.5%

10000

1.5%

200

With Cat. Conv.

 

Denmark

4.5%

-

3.8BSU

-

-

0.5%

-

With 3-way Cat.

 

Austria

3.5%

-

Soot Bacharach No <4.5

0.3%

-

With 3-way Cat.

China

4.5%

900

 

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